Panasonic SDR-S15 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

SD Video Camera

Model No. SDR-S15

Before use, please read these instructions completely.

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Information for your safety

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING

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OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

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DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER

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SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ˚C or incinerate.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-

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IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

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NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

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CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

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DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

EMC Electric and magnetic compatibility

This symbol (CE) is located on the rating plate.

Use only the recommended accessories.

Do not use any other AV cables and USB connection cables except the

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supplied one. When you use the cable which are sold separately, please make sure to use

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the one whose length is less than 3 m.

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/ EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

Indemnity concerning recording content

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The manufacturer shall in no event be liable for the loss of recordings due to malfunction or defect of this unit, its accessories or recordable media.

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Carefully observe copyright laws

Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted.

For the purposes of these operating instructions

SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card are referred to as the “SD card”.

Camera and SD card (sold separately) temperature

After use and battery charging, the battery will be hot. Also, during use, although the unit’s body and SD card become hot, there is nothing wrong with the unit.

LCD monitor

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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Microsoft Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

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Celeron trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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Apple and MacOS are trademarks of Apple Inc.

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Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.

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YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of YouTube LLC. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the

• registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

, Windows® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the

, Intel®, Intel® Core™ Solo and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or

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Information for your safety ........ 2

PRECAUTIONS ........................... 4

Before using

Accessories ................................ 8

Parts identification and

handling ....................................... 8

Using the hand strap

(supplied) ................................. 10

Using the LCD monitor ............. 10

How to use the lens cover open

lever ......................................... 10

Optional accessories ................ 11

Applicable SD cards

(sold separately) ....................... 12

Setup

Charging .................................... 14

Charging time, recordable time and Remaining battery capacity

indication ................................... 16

Inserting/Removing SD cards

(sold separately) ....................... 17

Turning the unit ON/OFF

(Selecting modes)..................... 18

Quick starts ..............................19

Setting from the menu, changing the display language Setting the date and time and

adjusting the LCD monitor ...... 22

.................. 20

Recording

Before recording....................... 24

Basic stance ............................. 24

Automatic recording

(motion pictures) ...................... 26

Recording mode and recording

times ......................................... 27

Automatic recording

(still pictures) ............................ 28

Number of recordable pictures

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark

locations .................................... 30

Intelligent auto mode ............... 32

Recording in WEB mode/

using the video light ................. 34

Recording for posting videos on

YouTube (WEB mode).............. 34

Brightening up dark scenes for

recording .................................. 35

Other recording options .......... 36

Fade-in/Fade-out ...................... 37

Backlight compensation function

Self-timer .................................. 38

Soft skin mode ......................... 39

Colour night view function ........ 39

PRE-REC function ................... 40

Self-portrait recording function

Face detection function ............ 42

Recording manually

(motion/still pictures) ............... 44

Adjusting focus manually

(manual focus adjustment) ....... 44

Using situation-specific settings

(scene mode) ........................... 45

Achieve natural colours

(white balance) ......................... 46

Adjusting shutter speed

(shutter speed) ......................... 48

Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)

Useful functions ....................... 50

Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set world

time) ......................................... 50

View slants and composition

(guide lines) .............................. 51

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.. 41

.. 49

Avoid wind noise (wind noise reduction function)

.. 51

Playback

Viewing motion pictures .......... 52

Displaying thumbnails by date Fast forward/rewind playback .. 54

Slow-motion playback .............. 54

Frame-by-frame playback ........ 54

Resuming the previous

playback ................................... 54

Viewing still pictures ................ 55

.. 53

Editing

Deleting motion/still pictures .. 56

Deleting one picture at a time .. 56

Deleting all pictures .................. 57

Selecting and deleting multiple

pictures ..................................... 57

Preventing accidental deletion

of motion/still pictures ............. 58

Formatting cards ...................... 58

Setting DPOF for still pictures

.. 59

With other products

Playback on TV ......................... 60

Copying to video recorders or

DVD recorders .......................... 61

Printing pictures from

PictBridge printers ................... 62

Using DVD burners

(sold separately) ....................... 64

With a computer

Software on the CD-ROM ......... 70

End User License Agreement .. 71

Operating environment ............ 72

Installing VideoCam Suite ....... 74

Using VideoCam Suite ............. 76

Uploading video clips to

YouTube ..................................... 78

Using this unit as an external

drive (Mass storage)................. 80

Checking the connections ....... 82

Connecting to a Macintosh

computer ................................... 83

Others

Menus ........................................ 84

Recording menu ....................... 84

Playback menu ......................... 84

SETUP menu ........................... 86

LCD monitor displays .............. 88

When recording ........................ 88

During playback ....................... 89

Messages .................................. 90

Troubleshooting ...................... 92

Cautions for use ....................... 98

Specifications ......................... 102

Before usingSetupRecordingPlaybackEditingWith other

products

With a

computer

Others

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Accessories

Parts identification

and handling

Make sure all of the following accessories were included in the product package.

Battery pack

• VW-VBJ10 The battery is shipped in a discharged state. Be sure to charge the battery before using this unit (P.14).

AC adaptor

• VSK0695

AC cable

• K2CQ2CA00006

AV cable

• K2KZ9CB00002

Hand strap

• VFC4308

DC input terminal [DC IN 5.0 V] (P.15)

Audio-video output terminal [A/V] (P.60, 61)

USB terminal [

] (P.62, 65, 76)

Do not use any other AC adaptors

• except the supplied one.

Card access lamp [ACCESS] (P.17, 25)

Card/battery door lever [

] (P.14, 17)

Card/Battery door (P.14, 17)

Strap fixture (P.10)

LCD monitor (P.10)

Lens cover open lever (P.10)

Lens

Light (P.35)

Microphone (built-in, stereo)

Sub record button (P.24)

(Same as record button)

When recording: Zoom button

[T/W] (P.30)

During playback: Volume button

[+VOL–] (P.52)

Speaker

Terminal cover (P.15)

Record button (P.26, 28)

Status indicator (P.15, 18, 19)

USB cable

• K1HA05AD0006

CD-ROM

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Software

CD-ROM

• LSFT0783

Operating Instructions

Optional accessories (P.11)

Card slot [SD CARD] (P.17)

Battery slot [BATT] (P.14)

Tripod mounting hole

For tripod (sold separately) mounting instructions, see the user’s guide of the tripod. (With some tripods, the card/battery door cannot be opened when the unit is mounted on the tripod. If this is the case, insert the SD card and battery before mounting the unit on the tripod.)

Light button [LIGHT] (P.35)

Intelligent auto button [ ] (P.32)

WEB mode button [WEB MODE] (P.34)

Cursor buttons (P.20)

Delete button [

] (P.56)

Manual button [MANUAL AF/MF] (P.44)

Menu button [MENU] (P.20)

Mode dial (P.18)

: Motion picture

recording (P.26)

: Motion picture

playback (P.52)

: Still picture recording

(P.28)

: Still picture playback

(P.55)

: Turning the unit OFF

(P.18)

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Parts identification and handling (cont.)

Using the hand strap (supplied)

Using as strap

Fit over your wrist and adjust the

length of the strap.

Using the LCD monitor

Images can be checked on the LCD monitor when recording.

Open the LCD monitor. Adjust the angle.

Optional accessories

Some optional accessories may not be available in some countries.

Battery pack (VW-VBJ10)

SD Memory card / SDHC Memory card (→ Applicable SD cards P.12)

DVD burner (VW-BN1)

Up to 180 ˚

Up to 90 ˚

Forcing the LCD monitor open or rotating it past the angle to which it can be

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rotated will cause trouble or malfunctioning.

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Brightness and colour density can be adjusted. (P.23)

How to use the lens cover open lever

Before recording, open the lens cover.

Open the lens cover by sliding the lens cover open lever to the

] position.

[

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In order to protect the lens, slide the lens cover open lever to the

] position when the unit is not

[ in use, and close the lens cover.

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Applicable SD cards (sold separately)

The following SD and SDHC Memory Cards can be used.

Type of card Capacity

SD Memory Card (SD speed Class 2 or higher recommended)

SDHC Memory Card (Use cards bearing the

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8 MB and 16 MB SD Memory Cards are for still picture recording only.

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With 32 MB, 64 MB and 128 MB SD Memory Cards, still pictures can be recorded, but motion picture recording may stop during use.

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Multimedia cards cannot be used.

logo.)

256 MB 512 MB

1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 6 GB

8 GB 12 GB 16 GB 32 GB

Recommended Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards

(as of January 2009)

The following Panasonic SD/SDHC Memory Cards and SD speed Class 2 or higher Memory Cards are recommended for this unit. With other types of SD cards, motion picture recording may stop during use.

SD Memory Card SD/SDHC Memory Card

High Speed Class 2 Class 4 Class 6

256 MB RP-SDH256 RP-SDR256 ―― 512 MB RP-SDK512 RP-SDR512 ――

1 GB RP-SDH01G RP-SDR01G ― RP-SDV01G

2 GB RP-SDK02G RP-SDR02G RP-SDM02G RP-SDV02G 4 GB ― RP-SDR04G RP-SDM04G RP-SDV04G 6 GB ――RP-SDM06G ―

8 GB ―――RP-SDV08G 12 GB ――RP-SDM12G ― 16 GB ―――RP-SDV16G 32 GB ―――RP-SDV32G

Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This website

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is in English only.)

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam

Precautions in handling

Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Also, prevent dirt, water

• and foreign matter from adhering to terminals. Do not leave cards in the following areas:

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· Where exposed to direct sunlight

· Humid or dusty places

· Near heaters or other sources of heat

· Where subjected to sharp temperature changes (condensation can occur)

· Where exposed to static electricity or electromagnetic waves After use, return cards to their pouch or case.

• SD card data may be corrupted or lost due to electrical noise, static

• electricity, damage to the unit or card, etc. Save important data on a PC using the supplied USB cable, VideoCam Suite, etc. (P.70)

Write-protecting cards

When the write-protect switch on the SD card is set to the LOCK position, data cannot be written onto or deleted from the card, and the card cannot be formatted.

Write-protect switch

SDHC Memory Cards can be used only with SDHC devices.

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Be careful when sharing cards between devices.

Be sure to format SD cards with this unit only.

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If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and the card may become unusable with the unit.

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Before using an SD card from another device, copy the data onto a PC or other storage device and then format the card with this unit.

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Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted to FAT12 or FAT16 file systems and SDHC Memory Cards formatted to a FAT32 file system.

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SD speed Class 2 Class 2 speed standard for SD cards. This and higher types of SD cards operate stably in devices for which Class 2 or higher SD cards are recommended, such as this unit.

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Setup

Charging

The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Be sure to charge it before use. For charging time (P.16)

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. Insert the battery into the unit and charge it.

Set the mode dial to [OFF].

The unit runs on AC power (status indicator lit red) and the battery cannot be charged when the mode dial is set to any position other than [OFF].

Open the card/battery

door.

Open the door by sliding the card/ battery door lever to the “OPEN” position.

Insert the battery.

Ensure that battery is oriented correctly, and push it into the compartment in the direction of the [▲] until it snaps into place and it is locked by the lever.

(To remove the battery, press the lever in the direction of the [

Close the card/battery

door.

Close the card/battery door and slide the card/battery door lever to the “LOCK” position.

Connect the AC adaptor

(supplied).

Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and then to an AC outlet.

Use only the AC adaptor supplied

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with the unit.

To AC outlet

＊ Do not use the AC cable and AC adaptor of this unit with other devices. Also, do not use

the AC cables and AC adaptors of other devices with this unit.

].)

Lever

AC cable

AC adaptor

＊

Small gap here.

We recommend using Panasonic batteries (VW-VBJ10). If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not heat or expose to flame.

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Do not leave the battery in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Open the terminal cover.

Plug the DC plug into the DC

input terminal on the unit.

Status indicator

Flashing red at approx. 1 second intervals : Charging in progress Off : Charging complete

If the status indicator does the following:

Does not flash:

Remove and reinsert the battery, and disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor. If the status indicator still does not flash, contact your dealer.

Flashes rapidly at approx. 0.25 seconds intervals:

The battery cannot be charged. Try doing the following:

Remove and reinsert the battery, and try recharging the battery.

• The battery temperature or surrounding temperature is too high/low, therefore wait until

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the unit and the battery are at suitable temperatures and try recharging the battery.

If battery charging still does not commence, contact your dealer.

Flashes slowly at approx. 3 seconds intervals:

Charging requires time for the following reasons:

The battery has been excessively discharged.

• The battery temperature or ambient temperature is too high/low.

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If power to the unit is activated while the battery is charging, the AC power

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supply will be used and charging interrupted.

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Setup

Charging time, recordable time and

Remaining battery capacity indication

Setup

Inserting/Removing SD

cards (sold separately)

Charging time and recordable time

Times are given for a temperature of 25 ˚C and humidity of 60 %. The charging time shown in the table are approximations. In high or low temperatures, charging requires more time.

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Supplied battery VW-VBJ10 (3.6 V, 940 mAh (minimum))

Charging time Approx. 2 h 15 min

Maximum continuously

Recordable time

Actual recordable time includes recording and stopping, turning the unit ON/

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OFF, zooming and other operations.

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Recordable time varies according to conditions of use. For example, the recordable time shortens when the [POWER LCD] setting is on while recording.

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The recordable time shortens in some environments (i.e., low temperatures, etc.), therefore it is recommended to charge a spare battery.

recordable time

Approx. 1 h 15 min Approx. 40 min

Actual recordable time

Remaining battery capacity indication

The battery indication changes, as the remaining battery power decreases.

High Low

Flashing (Charge battery.)

SD cards are sold separately. Preparations: Set the mode dial to [OFF].

Inserting or removing an SD card while the unit is turned on may damage the unit and destroy data on the card.

Open the card/battery

door.

Open the door by sliding the card/ battery door lever to the “OPEN” position.

Insert/Remove the SD

card.

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To insert: Face the label upwards and slide the card in straight until hearing it catch.

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To remove: Press the centre of the SD card and pull the card out straight.

Close the card/battery

door.

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Close the card/battery door and slide the card/battery door lever to the “LOCK” position.

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If the door does not close completely, remove the SD card, check its orientation and reinsert it into the slot.

(Check that the status indicator is out.)

Place label upwards.

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While the card access lamp is lit, reading, recording, playback, deletion or other processing is being executed. Performing the following operations while the lamp is lit may damage the SD card and its content and the unit may not function properly.

• Turning off the unit

• Removing battery or AC adaptor

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the genuine product are available to purchase in some markets. Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards. These battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card

• Rotating the mode dial

• Shaking or impacting the unit

• Disconnecting the USB cable

The access lamp is supposed to light up while rotating the dial to select

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a mode. In this case, there is no problem.

Card access lamp

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Setup

Turning the unit ON/OFF

(Selecting modes)

Rotate the mode dial to motion picture recording/playback, still picture recording/playback or turning the unit OFF.

Rotate the mode dial slowly but surely to the desired position without turning it recklessly.

Set to icon of desired mode.

Turning the unit OFF

Motion picture recording mode (P.26)

Motion picture playback mode

Status indicator

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When turning the unit ON: Lit red (When selecting When turning the unit OFF: Off

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The very first time that the unit is turned ON, a message appears prompting

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you to set the date and time. (P.22) During use, the main unit and SD card become hot, but this is normal and not

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indicative of a malfunction.

)

(P.52) Still picture recording mode

(P.28) Still picture playback mode

(P.55)

Quick starts

Quick starts are available when the mode is set to [ ] and [ ]. When [QUICK START] is [ON], the unit responds as follows to LCD monitor operations:

LCD monitor

operation

When opened

When closed

＊ The unit consumes about half as much power as when recording is stopped.

Setting [QUICK START]

Shooting can start in approx. 0.6 seconds. The unit goes on quick start standby

Unit response

＊

Status

indicator

Lit red

Flashing green

Select settings from the menus. (P.20)

→[SETUP]→

[QUICK START]→[ON] (To turn OFF, select [OFF].)

[QUICK START] is [ON] at the time of purchase.•

The quick start standby is cancelled and the unit turns OFF (status indicator

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out) in the following situations.

When quick start standby mode continues for more than about 5 minutes

• When the mode dial is rotated

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When the white balance has been set to the automatic adjustment (during

Turning the unit ON/OFF from the LCD monitor

When [ ] or [ ] is selected, the unit turns ON when the LCD monitor is opened and OFF when it is closed. (During motion picture recording, the unit does not turn OFF when the LCD monitor is closed.)

When [QUICK START] (next page) is [ON], the unit goes on quick start

• standby when the LCD monitor is closed.

When not in use, set the mode dial to [OFF].

•

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automatic recording or when it is set to [ and quick start has been initiated, quick start may take longer if a different light source is used from the one prior to initiating quick start: This happens because the automatic adjustments are performed again. Starting may require more time than usual if the unit is impacted.

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Zoom magnification becomes 1x after quick starts.

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If [ECONOMY] (P.86) is set to [5 MINUTES] and the unit automatically goes

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on quick start standby, close and reopen the LCD monitor.

] during manual recording)

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Setup

The menu cannot be displayed during recording or playback. For menu items (P.84 “Menu List”)

Setting from the menu,

changing the display language

The cursor buttons are used to select functions, execute operations and make menu settings.

To return to the previous screen

To quit an operation halfway

through

Display the menu.

The menu displayed differs according to mode.

Select the top menu.

(Top menu for [ ] and [ ] modes)

Enter the top menu.

Select a submenu.

Select an item.

Enter the selected item.

Using the cursor buttons

The cursor buttons are used to select and enter items on menus or thumbnail displays.

Upwards

Left Right

Downwards

To move the cursor

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The cursor moves in the direction of the respective cursor buttons when pressed.

Pressing the center enters the selection.●

Close the menu.

Do not rotate the mode dial while menus appear on the LCD monitor.

Enter the selected

submenu.

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You cannot record or perform other operations while menus appear on the

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LCD monitor.

Changing the display language

The display and menu language can be changed.

→[LANGUAGE]

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Setup

Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor

Setting the date and time

Before recording, check that the date and time have been set. The very first time that the unit is turned ON, a message appears prompting you to set the date and time. Select [YES], press the center of the cursor buttons and proceed to step

To change the date and time

display

To change an item

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→[SETUP]→

[DATE/TIME]

[OFF] : Date and time are not

[D/T] : Date and time are

[DATE] : Only the date is displayed.

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displayed.

To change the date format

→[SETUP]→

[DATE FORMAT]

Format

indication

[Y/M/D] 2009.12.15 [M/D/Y] 12.15.2009 [D/M/Y] 15.12.2009

Appearance on

LCD monitor

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Select the desired menu.

→[BASIC]→

[CLOCK SET]→[YES]

Set the date and time.

To select settings To change

The year is displayed up to 2099 and the 24-hour system is used to display the time.

Enter the date and time.

The clock function starts at [00]

• seconds. After pressing the [MENU]

• button and closing the menu, check the date and time displays.

numerical values

After setting the date and time, summer time can be set as in “Setting home

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city and region” of the world time function (P.50).

] is displayed for the date and time, the built-in lithium battery has run

If [

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down. Charge the battery and set the time as follows. The built-in lithium battery is charged when the AC adaptor is connected to the unit or when a battery is inserted into the unit. If charged for about 24 hours, the date and time can be saved in memory for about 6 months. (The battery is charged even if the unit is turned OFF.)

Adjusting the LCD monitor

LCD monitor colour and brightness can be adjusted. (Settings do not affect recorded images.) For settings from the menu see P.20. The LCD monitor cannot be adjusted for self-portrait recording (P.41).

Select the desired menu.

→[SETUP]→

[LCD SET]→[YES]

Select and adjust the

item.

Select an item. To adjust

[BRIGHTNESS]:

Adjusts brightness.

[COLOUR]:

Adjusts colour density.

The bar moves.

If the LCD monitor is hard to

see in bright or dark places (POWER LCD)

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

→[SETUP]→

[POWER LCD] [AUTO] : The LCD monitor brightness

is automatically adjusted in line with the ambient brightness.

: The LCD monitor brightens

more. : The LCD monitor brightens. : Normal brightness : The LCD monitor darkens.

[

] is automatically selected

• when the AC adaptor is used.

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Recording

Before recording

Record motion and still pictures onto the SD card. Recorded motion and still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.

Basic stance

Hold the unit firmly with both hands

Microphone

Be careful not to block microphone or sensor

Before recording, open the lens cover.●

Stand with back to sun to avoid subject being in shadow

Keep elbows close to body

Using the “sub record” button can be helpful when recording at waist height

Stand with legs slightly apart for stability

Recording can be done in two ways: “Automatic recording” or “Manual recording”.

Automatic recording (motion/still pictures)

(This is the default setting at the time of purchase)

To have colouring, focus, and brightness settings made

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automatically

See

P.26-29

Manual recording (motion/still pictures)

(Manually adjust settings such as focus, white balance, shutter speed, iris/gain, etc.)

To record with your own settings

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When automatic recording is unsatisfactory

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To use settings for particular scenes (scene mode)

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See

P.44-49

Note

Do not perform any of the following operations while the SD card is being accessed (card access lamp illuminated). Performing these actions may damage the card and its data.

• Turning off the unit

• Removing battery or AC adaptor

• Opening card/battery door and removing SD card

• Rotating the mode dial

• Shaking or impacting the unit

• Disconnecting the USB cable

Card access lamp

Card/battery door

For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.12)●

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Recording

Automatic recording

(motion pictures)

Record motion picture with settings such as focus and colouring made automatically. For maximum recording times with battery, see (P.16)

Before recording, open the lens cover.

Set to [ ].

Press and set to [AUTO].

Press to switch modes between [iA] and [AUTO].

To change aspect ratio to 4:3

→[BASIC]→

[REC ASPECT]→[4:3]

Default aspect ratio at the time of purchase is set to 16:9 (widescreen).

To remove sound when record

button is pressed

→[SETUP]→

[BEEP SOUND]→[OFF]

To remove on-screen display

→[SETUP]→

[DISPLAY]→[OFF]

To ensure that you won’t pass

up any recording opportunities

PRE-REC function (P.40)

When the unit is running on battery power, the unit is automatically turned

●

OFF to conserve battery life if no operations are performed for about 5 minutes. To reuse the unit, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then reselect a mode. To prevent the unit from turning OFF automatically: P.86 [ECONOMY]

●

The interval between starting and stopping recording is recorded as one single scene. The counter is reset to “0h00m00s” after each scene.

Start recording.

Auto mode icon

Recording continues even if the LCD monitor is closed.

Stop recording.

The unit is still recording if [ ] is red. Do not move the unit.

Recording in progress (red)

Time remaining (flashes red when under 1 minute)

Paused (green)

Time elapsed

Recording mode and recording times

Recording times depend on the recording mode selected.

Recording times for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)

SD card capacity

256 MB 3 min 6 min 12 min 512 MB 6 min 12 min 25 min

1GB 12 min 25 min 50 min 2GB 25 min 50 min 1 h 40 min 4GB 50 min 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6GB 1 h 15 min 2 h 30 min 5 h

8GB 1 h 40 min 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min 12 GB 2 h 30 min 5 h 10 h 16 GB 3 h 20 min 6 h 40 min 13 h 20 min 32 GB 6 h 40 min 13 h 20 min 26 h 40 min

●

If a single scene exceeds 4 GB during motion picture recording, recording continues as a separate scene.

●

Recording fast-moving objects or repeatedly writing on the same SD card numerous times shortens recording time.

●

Mosaic-like interference may be generated on playback screens in the following circumstances:

•

Complicated pictures in background

•

The unit is moved greatly or quickly

•

Recording is of a rapidly moving object (particularly if recording mode is set

])

to [

To change recording mode

→[BASIC]→[REC MODE]→[ ] / [ ] / [ ]

If recording stops

Recording may stop suddenly if an incompatible SD card has been

• inserted. (P.12) Even with usable SD cards, recording may stop if you repeatedly write

• on the same SD card. Copy data onto a PC using VideoCam Suite, then format the SD card with this unit. (When formatted, all data on the SD card is erased.)

(Highest picture quality)

Recording mode

(Standard)

(Longest recording time)

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Automatic recording

(still pictures)

Take still pictures with settings such as focus and colouring made automatically. For maximum recording times with battery see (P.16)

Before recording, open the lens cover.

To remove shutter sound

→[ADVANCED]→[SHTR

EFFECT]→[OFF]

To remove on-screen display

→[SETUP]→

[DISPLAY]→[OFF]

Set to [ ].

Press and set to [AUTO].

Press to switch modes between [iA] and [AUTO].

Take picture.

Focus is aligned to object in centre of shot.

Picture resolution

Pictures remaining (flashes red when zero)

Number of recordable pictures

Picture size is 640×480 (0.3 M).

●

SD card capacity

8MB 37 16 MB 92 32 MB 200 64 MB 430

128 MB 820 256 MB 1710 512 MB 3390

1GB 6790

2GB 13820

4GB 27150

6GB 41280

8GB 55260 12 GB 83350 16 GB 99999 32 GB 99999

＊This unit can record only up to 99,999 still pictures in these SD cards.

The number of pictures

for Panasonic SD cards (approximate)

＊

To avoid jitter

(The image stabilizer function (P.31) cannot be used during still picture recording.)

Hold the unit firmly with both hands, and keep elbows close to your body.

• Jitter becomes particularly difficult to avoid with zoom ratios of 4x and

• above. It is recommended that you reduce the zoom ratio and move closer

Sound is not recorded.

●

Recorded still pictures are referred to as “scenes” with this unit.

●

to the object. Try using a tripod.

•

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Recording

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations

Enlarging (zoom)

Optical zoom can be used to enlarge objects by up to 10 times without degradation.

Apply zoom effect to sounds (zoom microphone)

Synched with zooming operations, distance sounds are recorded when enlarging and peripheral sounds are recorded at wide angles.

Enlarge

→[ADVANCED]→[ZOOM MIC]→[ON]

Avoid jitter (image stabilizer function)

Restore

→[ADVANCED]→[SIS]→[ON]

Default setting at time of purchase is [ON].

●

The image stabilizer function cannot be used in shooting still pictures or with

●

Colour night view. Brightness may change and colouring may appear unnatural when using

●

beneath fluorescent lighting. The image stabilizer function may not perform successfully in the following

To enlarge further

Digital zoom can be used to enlarge objects by a maximum of 700 times. (Cannot be used during still picture recording.)

→[ADVANCED]→

[D.ZOOM] [OFF] : No digital zoom [25x] : Up to maximum of 25x [700x] : Up to maximum of 700x

Picture quality will be reduced by

•

the same factor as the zoom ratio is increased by. The digital zoom range is displayed

•

in blue in the zoom bar on the LCD monitor.

Release zoom button quietly (any sounds may be recorded).

●

The image stabilizer function is recommended for motion picture recording at

●

high zoom rates. Focus may not be aligned if zooming in too quickly.

●

Zooming has two speeds. When the buttons are pressed lightly, zooming is

●

done at slow speed. When pressed strongly, zooming is done at high speed.

Zoom ratio: 1x This unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm away from the lens.

After enlarging the image, the subject is brought into focus at

1.0 m or greater distance.

●

circumstances:

• Using digital zoom • Location is extremely dark

• Jitter is significant • When following moving object

●

The function can be set in auto or manual mode, but not in intelligent auto mode (P.32).

Maintain brightness in dark locations (auto slow shutter)

Shutter speed is automatically slowed in dark places in order to brighten captured images.

→[ADVANCED]→[AUTO SLW SHTR]→[ON]

Default setting at time of purchase is [OFF].

●

( When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/25 and 1/350.

[

When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/50 and 1/350.)

[ ]:

( When [ON], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/25 and 1/500.

When [OFF], shutter speed is automatically adjusted between 1/50 and 1/500.)

Focus may not be aligned perfectly in extremely dark locations or where there

●

is little contrast. When shutter speed is 1/25 - 1/49:

●

Images may appear as if frames were skipped and ghost images may appear.

• The image stabilizer function does not work even when [ ] appears.

•

During manual recording, shutter speed can be adjusted manually. The range in which

●

shutter speed may be adjusted depends on the auto slow shutter setting. (P.48) The function can be set in auto or manual mode, but not in intelligent auto

●

mode (P.32).

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Intelligent auto mode

When the camera is pointed at a subject, the optimum settings are established automatically based on “brightness”, “contrast”, “face”, “distance” and other information.

Before recording, open the lens cover.

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Press .

Start recording.

To cancel intelligent auto mode

The mode is set to [AUTO] when

• the [iA] button is pressed to cancel intelligent auto mode.

•

Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].

When the camera is pointed at a subject, the mode is determined automatically, and adjustment is made automatically to the optimum settings.

Portrait

The subject’s face is recorded clearly with adequate brightness.

Spotlight

A bright subject, such as a person illuminated by a spotlight, is recorded clearly.

[ ] displayed

Scenery

The entire scene from nearby to distant objects is recorded clearly.

Low light

Even evening, twilight or other dark scenes are recorded with adequate brightness.

Normal

If none of the modes is applicable to the subject, brightness and colour balance are adjusted automatically for clear image.

Depending on the recording conditions, the mode may differ even when the

●

subject is the same. Since the unit identifies the mode automatically, the mode desired by the user

●

may not be established under certain recording conditions. When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the brightness may change suddenly

●

or the image may flicker. When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the following functions are set to

●

[ON] in all of the modes.

Image stabilizer function (P.31)

• Face detection function (P.42)

• Wind noise reduction function (P.51)

•

When intelligent auto mode is set to ON, the following functions cannot be

●

used in any of the modes.

Auto slow shutter (P.31)

• Guide lines (P.51)

•

Intelligent auto mode cannot be set to ON while the colour night view function

●

(P.39) setting is on.

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Recording

Recording in WEB mode/ using the video light

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB mode)

You can record video clips in the right file sizes for uploading to the YouTube video sharing website.

Set to [ ].

Press .

Start recording.

To cancel WEB mode

WEB mode is canceled when the

• unit is turned off.

Remaining recordable time

The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from 9 m 58 s,

●

57 s or 56 s down to 0 while the PRE-REC function (P. 40) setting is on. When the remaining recordable time falls below 5 seconds while the fade-in/

●

fade-out function (P.37) setting is on, the fade-in/fade-out function is canceled.

In WEB mode, the remaining recordable time is displayed instead of the elapsed recording time.

●

The remaining recordable time is counted down on the display from “9m59s” (the maximum length of the video clips that can be uploaded to YouTube) when recording starts.

●

The remaining recordable time appears in red when it falls below 1 minute.

●

Recording is automatically stopped before the recording time exceeds 10 minutes.

●

The thumbnails (P.52) of the motion pictures recorded in WEB mode are displayed with [

[ ] displayed

Brightening up dark scenes for recording

The built-in video light can be used when the subject is in dark surroundings.

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Each time is pressed, the icon changes as shown below.

Permanently ON Turns ON or OFF

The light automatically turns off at the following times:

●

When the mode dial is set to [

• When a computer is connected to the unit

• During quick start standby (P.19)

•

In demo mode (P.86), the light automatically turns on.

●

Set the video light to off in locations where the use of a video light is prohibited

●

or when the auto video light cannot be deactivated under sufficient light conditions.

automatically depending on the brightness of the surroundings.

●

In intelligent auto mode, the light turns on when

] appears.

[

] or [ ]

Press .

[LIGHT] icon displayed

(No icon displayed)

OFF

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Recording

Other recording options

Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

During motion

picture

recording

During still

picture

recording

While recording is paused

Display operation icons.

Operation icons

Change operation icons.

For manual focus mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] two times.)

For manual mode (Press [MANUAL AF/MF] one time.)

In automatic recording

For intelligent auto mode

1/2NEXT 2/2NEXT 3/3NEXT 5/5NEXT4/4NEXT

Icons change with each press, as displayed below.

1/2NEXT

View explanations of functions during automatic recording (help mode)

Select [ ] in step 1 on the previous

page.

1/2NEXT

To close, select [EXIT] in step , or press the [MENU] button.

●

Functions cannot be set nor can pictures be taken in the help mode.

●

Select function to be

explained.

Explanation is displayed

Fade-in/Fade-out

This function gradually fades images and audio in and out at the very beginning and very end of recording.

Display operation icons.

1/2NEXT 1/2NEXT

Start recording.

Select [ ].

Selecting again cancels setting.

Stop recording.

Icon Function Page Icon Function Page

Backlight compensation function 38 Face detection function 42

●

Fade in/fade out function ([ ] only)

Self-timer recording ([ ] only)

Help mode 37 Brightness (iris/gain) 49

Colour night view function ([ ] only)

Soft skin mode 39

39 Shutter speed 48

PRE-REC function ([ ] only)

White balance 46

Manual focus adjustment 44

To hide operation icons

Cannot be used during still picture recording.

●

Thumbnail can be either black or white.

●

Setting is cancelled after recording is stopped or the unit is turned off.

To change the fade-in and fade-out image colour to black or white

→[ADVANCED]→[FADE COLOUR]→[WHITE] / [BLACK]

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Other recording options

(cont.)

Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

Backlight compensation function

Brightens objects that appear dark against backlighting.

Display operation icons. Select [ ].

1/2NEXT 1/2NEXT

Selecting again cancels setting.

Turning off the unit rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.

●

Self-timer

Still pictures may be taken using the self-timer.

Display operation icons. Select [ ].

1/2NEXT 1/2NEXT

Selecting again cancels setting.

Take picture.

Soft skin mode

Softens skin colours when people’s faces are prominent in picture.

Display operation icons. Select [ ].

2/2NEXT 2/2NEXT

Selecting again cancels setting.

Background colours that are close to skin colours may also be softened.

●

Faces may be blurred if people in picture are distant.

●

Function may not be effective in locations with insufficient brightness.

●

The setting is not cancelled even when the unit is turned OFF or the mode dial

●

is rotated.

Colour night view function

Colours can be brought out even in dark locations (brightness of at least 2 lx). (Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed.)

Display operation icons. Select [ ].

2/2NEXT 2/2NEXT

Selecting again cancels setting.

Cannot be used during still picture recording.

Picture is taken approx. 10 seconds after [ flash.

To quit halfway through

Cannot be used during motion recording.

●

Setting is cancelled once picture is taken or the unit is turned off.

●

] begins to

●

Normally invisible spots of light may become visible.

●

Using a tripod is recommended.

●

If focus does not successfully align automatically, adjust using manual focus

●

(P.44). The screen may appear white momentarily if using in bright locations.

●

Turning OFF the unit or rotating the mode dial cancels the setting.

●

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Other recording options

(cont.)

PRE-REC function

To ensure that you won’t pass up any recording opportunities, the picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the record button is pressed.

Display operation icons. Select [ ].

2/2NEXT 2/2NEXT

Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

It is not possible to set the PRE-REC function when less than one minute is

●

left for recording pictures. When recording has been started within 3 seconds after the PRE-REC

●

function is set, the scenes starting from the moment when the function was first set will be recorded. The camera shake which occurs when the record button is pressed or the

●

sound of the button being operated may be recorded. It is not possible to add any fade effects (P.37).

●

“PRE-REC” is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

●

The picture and sound are recorded starting about 3 seconds before the

●

record button is pressed.

Aim this unit at the subject and position it securely.

●

Economy mode is not available.

●

Select the icon again to cancel the function.

●

The function is released if recording is not started within 3 hours after the

●

function was set.

Start recording.

The beep sound does not sound.

●

The PRE-REC function setting is released when recording is started. To use

●

the function again, set it again.

Cannot be used during still picture recording.

●

The PRE-REC function setting is released in the following situations.

●

When the mode dial is rotated

• When the unit is turned off

• When the card/battery door is opened

• When the MENU button is pressed

• When the unit has been connected to another device using the USB

• connecting cable

Self-portrait recording function

If you turn the LCD monitor toward the lens side, you can record pictures of yourself as you look at the LCD monitor.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Turn the LCD monitor toward you (toward the lens side).

The picture you will see displayed on the

●

LCD monitor is an image of yourself with the left and right sides reversed just like when you look at your reflection in a mirror. (The image which is recorded is the normal image of yourself.)

●

Only part of the screen display appears. When [ monitor back in the direction of normal recording, and check what the message says.

Start recording.

No operation icons are displayed during self-portrait recording even when the

●

cursor buttons are pressed.

] is displayed, turn the LCD

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Other recording options

(cont.)

Operation icons can be used to set effects, compensate brightness or perform other operations in one easy step.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

Face detection function

The faces of subjects are detected, and adjustment is made automatically so that the brightness of the faces and image quality are optimized.

Display operation icons. Select [ ].

3/3NEXT 3/3NEXT

While in face detection mode, orange frames encircle the faces that have

●

been detected.

●

Up to five faces can be detected at a time, and priority is given to the face appearing larger or nearer the center of the screen.

●

Faces that are not fully shown on the screen are not detected.

To display the face detection frames

→[ADVANCED]→[FACE FRAMING]→[ON]

Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].

•

In the following and similar situations, the face detection function may not

●

work properly under certain recording conditions even when faces are detected. At times like these, cancel the face detection function:

When a subject other than a person is recognized as a human face

• When the image quality fails to be adjusted clearly when recording extremely

• dark scenes or when the areas around or behind a person’s face are extremely bright

The brightness and other aspects of the overall image are adjusted so that the

●

subject’s face will appear clearly, so the brightness may change suddenly or the image may flicker under certain recording conditions. If the face detection frames have been cleared as a result of zooming, for

●

instance, the brightness may change suddenly or the image may flicker.

In the following and similar situations, it may not be possible to detect the

●

faces of subjects under certain recording conditions.

When a subject’s face is not facing the camera

• When a subject’s face is tilted at an angle

• When a subject’s face is extremely bright or dark

• When there is very little shading on the face

• When a subject’s face is hidden behind sunglasses, etc.

•

When a subject’s face appears too small in size on the screen

•

When a subject is moving quickly

•

When camera shake occurs

•

When the digital zoom is used

•

When the unit has been tilted at an angle

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Recording

Recording manually

(motion/still pictures)

Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Select manual recording.

To return to automatic recording

To hide operation icons

MNL displayed

4/4NEXT

Operation icons

Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)

Manually focus the subject if it cannot be brought into focus by automatic focus. For example, focusing is hard in the following situations:

• Mixture of close and distant objects • Objects behind unclear glass

• Bright peripheral lights • Dark locations

• Fast-moving objects • Objects with little contrast

After steps

Display MF. Adjust focus.

and

Using situation-specific settings (scene mode)

Prearranged settings can be used.

After steps 1 and 2 (previous page)

→[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→select from the five modes below:

Sports

Avoids blurring during slow-motion playback or playback pause. (In normal

• playback, image movement may not look smooth.)

•

Avoid fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting. Such lighting conditions may affect colouring and brightness.

•

Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects.

•

This function may not work if lighting is insufficient ([ Screen may flicker if using indoors.

•

Portrait

Screen may flicker if using indoors.

• Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly

• reflective objects.

Low light

May not function successfully in extremely dark scenes.•

Spotlight

Pictures may appear white when object is extremely bright. Peripheries may

• also appear extremely dark.

Surf & snow

Pictures may appear white when object is extremely bright.•

For fast-moving scenes

] flashes).

Blurs background to make people stand out

Brightens dark scenes such as evening skies

For people beneath spotlights, etc.

For bright locations such as beaches and ski slopes

The icon of the selected scene mode appears on the LCD monitor.

5/5NEXT

MF displayed

Focuses adjusted on wide-angle settings may become unaligned when

●

zooming in. Focuses adjusted when zoomed in will be unaffected when zooming back out.

To return to automatic focus or

5/5NEXT

To cancel the setting

→[BASIC]→[SCENE MODE]→[OFF] or

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Recording manually

(motion/still pictures) (cont.)

Achieve natural colours (white balance)

Restore natural colours according to the light source when colouring has become unnatural.

After steps

Select [ ]. Set the mode.

The mode is changed by one setting in the following sequence each time any cursor button is pressed.

→ → →

and 2 (P.44)

4/4NEXT BACK

Automatic Adjusted automatically Indoor (incandescent lighting) Outdoor In bright, outdoor conditions

Set manually (see below)

In locations with incandescent or halogen lighting

When ideal results cannot be produced with [ [

], [ ] modes (Mercury lighting, sodium lighting, fluorescent lighting, hotel lighting, spotlights, sunsets, sunrises, etc.)

Mode displayed

Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

To return to automatic adjustment Set to [ ] or .

Please adjust white balance first if using in conjunction with iris/gain setting.●

Setting manually

Set colours based on white objects within the required lighting environment.

Set to [ ]. Fill the entire display with white

BACK

[ ] flashes.

If the [ ] continues flashing after setting begins, the setting cannot be

• made. (Because the range is too dark, etc.)

•

If the [

] flashes during recording, adjustments cannot be completed for

the current subject. Remake the setting until matching the subject.

subject and begin making setting.

BACK

Setting complete when flashing stops.

Auto white balance range

When out of range, images become reddish or bluish. Moreover, the mode does not work properly even when within range if multiple light sources are used. In such cases, adjust images manually.

10 000K

9 000K

8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

1 000K

Blue sky

Cloudy sky (Rain)

TV screen

Sunlight

White fluorescent lamp

Halogen light bulb

Incandescent light bulb

Sunrise, sunset

Candlelight

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Recording manually

(motion/still pictures) (cont.)

Focus, colouring, shutter speed and brightness can be manually adjusted.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed)

Adjust shutter speed to record fast-moving objects, etc.

After steps

Select [ ]. Adjust shutter speed.

●

When adjusting both shutter speed and brightness (iris and gain), adjust the shutter speed first.

●

Interference may increase with faster shutter speeds (as sensitivity becomes lower and gain value rises automatically).

●

Vertical bands of light may appear during playback on shiny or highly reflective objects.

●

Avoid fluorescent, mercury, and sodium lighting. Such lighting conditions may affect colouring and brightness.

●

In normal playback, image movement may not look smooth.

●

Colours may change and flicker when recording in extremely bright locations. Set the shutter speed between 1/50 and 1/100.

and 2 (P.44)

4/4NEXT BACK

Shutter speed

SHTR–: Slower

SHTR+: Faster

Shutter speed adjustment range

＊

1/50

Slower Faster

＊ Slower extreme becomes 1/25 when auto slow shutter (P.31) is set to [ON].

During still

picture recording

1/500 1/8000

During motion picture recording

Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)

Adjust iris/gain (sensitivity) settings if location is too bright or too dark.

After steps

Select [ ]. Adjust brightness.

Depending on the zoom magnification, some iris values (F number) may not

●

be displayed.

●

Interference will increase as gain value is raised.

To return to automatic adjustment

and 2 (P.44)

4/4NEXT BACK

IRIS–: Darker

IRIS+: Brighter

Iris/gain value adjustment range

CLOSE……F16……F2.0…OPEN (0 dB)………18 dB

Darker Brighter

Iris adjustment

Gain adjustment

To return to automatic adjustment

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Useful functions

Recording dates and times at travel destinations (set

world time)

By setting your travel destination, the time difference is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. Time settings (P.22) must be made first.

→[BASIC]→[SET WORLD TIME]→[YES]

When selecting the setting for the very first time, press the center of the cursor buttons after [SET HOME LOCATION.] appears on the LCD monitor and proceed to step

in “Setting home city and region”.

Setting home city and region

Select [HOME]. Set your home city and region.

Current time

City/region name

Difference from Greenwich Mean Time

Close the menu.

To set summer time [ ] (The clock advances by 1 hour.)

(Press again to cancel.)

Setting the city and region of your travel destination

Select [DESTINATION]. Set city and region.

Difference from home time

Close the menu.

To set summer time [ ] (The clock advances by 1 hour.)

(Press again to cancel.)

Current time at selected location

City/region name

The date and time of travel destinations can be recorded, guidelines displayed and the sound of the wind reduced.

indicates functions used with motion pictures and functions used with

still pictures.

When setting the travel destination, if the city and region of your travel

●

destination do not appear, select another city and region in the same time zone.

●

After the destination has been set, a [ time indication.

] appears before the recording date/

Restoring local date and time after returning home

Perform step in “Setting

home city and region” (P.50).

Close the map and menu.

View slants and composition (guide lines)

Guide lines are displayed so you can check for image tilting and balance composition.

→[ADVANCED]→[GUIDE LINES]→[ON]

Default setting at the time of purchase is [OFF].

●

Guide lines will not be recorded.

●

The guide lines are not displayed during self-portrait

●

recording (P.41). The function can be set in auto or manual mode,

●

but not in intelligent auto mode (P.32). This function cannot be set while the face detection

●

function (P.42) is on.

Avoid wind noise (wind noise reduction function)

Reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone.

→[ADVANCED]→[WIND CUT]→[ON]

Default setting at the time of purchase is [ON].

●

Stereo effects may be reduced in strong winds as sound of wind is

●

automatically reduced according to wind strength. This function appears automatically when in intelligent auto mode (P.32).

●

To cancel

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Playback

Viewing motion pictures

Recorded motion pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit.

Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit).

Volume adjustment

To fast-forward/rewind

While pressed and held, only the scene number changes rapidly.

Release the cursor button when the desired scene number appears.

To adjust the volume

T (+) side: Increases the volume.

W (–) side: Decreases the volume.

Audio is output only during

• normal playback. The volume display appears on

• the LCD monitor while adjusting the volume.

Set to [ ].

Thumbnails are displayed.

Select the desired scene.

＊“WEB MODE” is displayed here for

To move to the next page: either press the left and right cursor button or select

the cursor button.

Enter the picture to view.

To previous

A yellow frame appears around the selected scene.

Scene No.

a scene recorded in WEB mode.

and press the centre of

Playback/Pause

scene

Return to thumbnail

WEB mode

Recording time

To next scene

Displaying thumbnails by date

Select [ ] in step

(P.52).

Only thumbnails of

motion pictures recorded that day appear.

Display [ ].

Select the date to display.

＊

This unit complies with the SD-Video standard and can play back MPEG2

●

movies. “MPEG” is the acronym for the “Moving Pictures Experts Group” and is a compressed movie format of 25 fps. Some motion pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctly.

●

Similarly, motion pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on other devices.

●

Thumbnails in which [ Some motion pictures of short recording time cannot be played back.

●

If the unit is running on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.86) is set to

●

[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the unit turns off. The unit does not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.

●

The time and date is recorded when the record button is pressed. When using

●

the PRE-REC function, the displayed time and date for thumbnail images or playback images will be a few seconds later from the time of recording.

] appears cannot be played back.

If more than 99 motion pictures are recorded on the same day, they are divided into separate displays.

To quit displaying thumbnails

by date (To display all thumbnails)

Select [ ] in step 3 above and

press the centre of the cursor button.

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Playback

Viewing motion pictures

(cont.)

Playback

Viewing still pictures

Fast forward/rewind playback

During playback

Pause (returns to normal playback when pressed during fast-

Fast-rewinds when

Pressing the buttons again changes to fast-forward (fast-rewind) speed.

●

] and [ ] buttons appearing on the LCD monitor change to [ ] and

The [

[

forwarding or fast-rewinding).

held down for 1 or

more seconds.

Fast-forwards when held down for 1 or more seconds.

Slow-motion playback

While playback is paused

slow-motion playback

The slow motion speed is one fifth normal speed.

●

Returns to normal playback.

Press and hold for

in reverse

Press and hold for slow-motion playback in the forward direction

Frame-by-frame playback

While playback is paused

Returns to normal playback.

Press to

return one frame.

Press to advance one frame.

Resuming the previous playback

If playback was stopped halfway through a motion picture, it can be resumed from the point where it was stopped.

→[SETUP]→[RESUME PLAY]→[ON]

An “R” appears in the thumbnail of the scene that was stopped halfway

●

through.

●

The memory of the resume position is erased by rotating the mode dial or performing other operations. (Menu settings do not change.)

●

When an SD card is write-protected, [RESUME PLAY] is automatically set to [OFF].

Recorded still pictures (scenes) can be played back on the unit.

Do not remove the SD card while it is being accessed (card access lamp lit).

Set to [ ].

Thumbnails are displayed.

Select the desired scene.

To move to the next page: either press the left and right cursor button or select

the cursor button.

To change the slide interval

→[PHOTO SETUP]→

[SLIDE INTERVAL]

This unit complies with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)

●

established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) and can play back JPEG pictures. (Some JPEG pictures cannot be played back.) Some still pictures recorded on other devices may not play back correctly. Similarly,

●

still pictures recorded on this unit may not play back correctly on other devices. Thumbnails in which [ ] appears cannot be played back.

●

Time may be required to play back some still pictures depending on the number of recorded pixels.

●

If the unit is running on battery power, [ECONOMY] (P.86) is set to

●

[5 MINUTES] and play pause is continued for 5 minutes, the unit turns off. The unit does not turn off when the LCD monitor is closed.

●

Do not rotate the mode dial during slideshows.

●

A yellow frame appears around the selected scene.

Scene No.

and press the centre of

Enter the picture to view.

Slideshow start/pause

To previous

scene

Return to thumbnail

To fast-forward/rewind

While pressed and held, only the scene No. changes rapidly.

Release the cursor button when the desired scene No. appears.

[SHORT]: Approx. 1 sec [NORMAL]: Approx. 5 sec [LONG]: Approx. 15 sec

To next scene

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Editing

Deleting motion/still

pictures

Deleted pictures cannot be restored.

Locking pictures (P.58) you do not want to delete prevents them from being deleted accidentally.

Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adaptor.

Do not turn off the unit or open the card/battery door while the unit is deleting pictures.

Set to [ ] or [ ].

Deleting one picture at a time

While playing back the picture to be

deleted

Select [YES].

Deleting all pictures

With thumbnails displayed

Select [ALL].

Select [YES].

End deleting.

Selecting and deleting multiple pictures

With thumbnails displayed

Select [SELECT].

Select the pictures to delete.

A red frame appears around the selected pictures.

Selecting a picture a second

• time deselects it from deletion.

•

Up to 50 pictures can be selected at a time.

Delete the selected pictures.

When the message appears, select [YES].

To delete other pictures, repeat steps - .

End deleting.

To cancel deletion halfway through

Pictures that were already deleted before the deletion operation was cancelled cannot be restored.

Recorded motion and still pictures can be deleted by selecting from the menu.

●

([DELETE] under [EDIT SCENE] for motion pictures and under [PHOTO SETUP] for still pictures P.84) Pictures that cannot be played back such as thumbnails appearing with a [

●

cannot be deleted. (Non-JPEG still pictures recorded with other devices may be deleted.) When pictures recorded on other devices are deleted, related information,

●

such as management information, may be deleted as well. When DCF pictures are deleted, all related information, such as management

●

information, is deleted as well.

Deletion may take time depending on the number of pictures to delete.

To cancel deletion halfway

through

Pictures that were already deleted before the deletion operation was cancelled cannot be restored.

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Editing

Preventing accidental deletion

of motion/still pictures

Formatting cards

Editing

Setting DPOF for still

pictures

Preventing accidental

deletion

Locking important pictures prevents them from being deleted accidentally.

Even locked pictures are deleted when SD cards are formatted.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Make settings from the menus.

(P.20)

→[EDIT SCENE]

(For still pictures, [PHOTO SETUP])→ [LOCK SET]→[YES]

Select the picture to lock.

A [ ] appears on selected pictures.

Selecting a picture a second

• time deselects it from locking. Multiple pictures can be selected

• at a time.

End locking.

Formatting cards

All data, including locked pictures, are deleted and cannot be restored when SD cards are formatted.

Save important data on a PC ahead of time using the VideoCam Suite, etc.

Make settings from the menus.

(P.20)

→[SETUP]→

[FORMAT CARD]→[YES]

When the message appears,

select [YES].

End formatting.

Use a sufficiently charged battery

●

or the AC adaptor. Do not turn the unit off or open the card/ battery door while formatting cards.

Format SD cards with this unit.

●

If cards are formatted on a PC or other device, recording may take time and the cards may be unusable with the unit. Some SD cards require time to

●

format.

DPOF is the acronym for Digital Print Order Format and designates which still pictures are to be printed and how many copies are to be made on SD cards. This information can be used by DPOF printers and stores.

Set to [ ].

To cancel the setting

→[PHOTO SETUP]→

[DPOF SET]→[CANCEL ALL]

When the message appears,

Make settings from the menus.

(P.20)

→[PHOTO SETUP]→

[DPOF SET]→[SET]

Select the still pictures to print.

Set the number of copies.

Number of copies (Up to 999)

Set “0” to not print the picture.

End setting.

Up to 999 still pictures can be selected by repeating steps and .

●

You cannot add the recording date to pictures for printing.

●

DPOF settings made on other devices may not be recognised. Use this unit

●

for DPOF settings.

select [YES].

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With other

products

Playback on TV

With other

products

Copying to video recorders

or DVD recorders

Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be viewed on TV. For TV settings, see the operating instructions of the TV.

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Connect the unit and TV using the AV cable (supplied).

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Change the input mode on the TV.

Play back motion pictures or still pictures from the unit. (P.52, 55)

To display LCD monitor information on TV

→[SETUP]→[EXT. DISPLAY]→[ON]

To not display the date, time and other icons see P.22, 26.•

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

●

If images or audio are not output, check the following:

●

That the plugs on the AV cable are inserted into terminal as far as they can

• go

•

That the plugs on the AV cable are connected to the correct terminals

•

That input settings and the selected input channel of the TV are correct

●

If pictures are not displayed correctly on a wide-screen TV, adjust the display settings of the TV.

●

If the image is stretched in the vertical direction on the TV using a 4:3 aspect ratio

Motion pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to TV video recorders and DVD recorders (hereinafter referred to as “recorder”). For recorders settings, see the operating instructions for the recorders.

Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ].

Connect the unit and recorder using the AV cable (supplied).

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Change the input mode on the TV and recorder.

Play back motion pictures from the unit (P.52) and start recording on the

recorder.

After ending recording on the recorder, stop playback on the unit.

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

●

When copied motion pictures are played back on a wide-screen TV, the image may be stretched in the vertical direction. In such cases, see the operating instructions of the recorder. Also, see the operating instructions for the widescreen TV and set aspect ratio to 16:9 (full).

Copying (dubbing) pictures using DVD recorders with SD card slot

By inserting SD cards recorded on this unit into DVD recorders with an SD card slot, pictures can be copied onto hard disk drives and DVDs.

After turning off the unit, eject the recorded SD card. (P.17)

Insert the SD card into the SD card slot of the DVD recorder.

For details, see the operating instructions of the DVD recorder.

●

The video format is converted when motion pictures recorded with this unit are

●

copied onto hard disk drives or DVDs. The converted motion picture cannot be copied at high speed onto DVD-R discs. Moreover, motion pictures that are copied back onto SD cards using a computer or other device do not play back on this unit.

→[SETUP]→[TV ASPECT]→[4:3]

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With other

products

Printing pictures from

PictBridge printers

Still pictures recorded with this unit can be printed by connecting the unit directly to a printer that supports PictBridge.

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14), and set the mode dial to a setting

other than [OFF].

Connect the unit and printer using the USB cable (supplied).

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Select [PictBridge].

Select the still pictures to print.

Set the number of copies.

To not print the picture, set “0”.

Number of copies (Max. 9)

• Repeat steps

• pictures for printing.

and to select up to 8 still

Display the PictBridge menu. Make print settings.

Print settings

Item Available settings

DATE PRINT OFF/ON

PAPER SIZE STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting.

PAGE LAYOUT STANDARD: Prioritize printer setting.

Settings not supported by the printer cannot be selected.

●

To cancel printing

A confirmation message appears. [YES]: Cancels print settings and returns to step [NO]: Saves print settings made in steps

4×5 INCH: L size 5×7 INCH: 2L size 4×6 INCH: Postcard size A4: A4 size

[

]: No frame print

[

]: Frame print

[PRINT]→[YES] When printing is complete, disconnect the USB cable (supplied) and exit [PictBridge].

- and returns to step .

Do not use any other USB connecting cables except the supplied one.

●

(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.) Connect the unit directly to the printer without going through a USB hub.

●

For paper size and print quality, etc., check printer settings.

●

Avoid the following operations during printing. Otherwise, pictures will not print

●

correctly:

Disconnecting the USB cable

• Opening the card/battery door

• Rotating the mode dial

• Turning off the unit

•

Still pictures recorded with other devices may not be printed.

●

DPOF settings (P.59) cannot be used while this unit is directly connected to a PictBridge printer.

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With other

products

Using DVD burners

(sold separately)

Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately).

Required equipment (as of January 2009)

DVD burner (VW-BN1＊)

• Mini AB USB connection cable (included with DVD burner)

•

＊ Use with the VW-BN1 DVD burner is recommended. No guarantees are given for

operations involving the use of any other DVD burner.

Supported discs: 12 cm disc

Motion pictures and still pictures

Motion pictures only

Still pictures only

＊ The recording mode used for the DVD-RW is “video mode.”

+RW/+R/+R DL discs or 8 cm discs cannot be used for copying.

●

All content written on discs is erased before copying begins. Check whether

●

data is needed or not before using the disc. When copying is finished, finalizing is initiated automatically. Finalized discs

●

can be played back only. No further motion pictures or still pictures can then be added to these discs.

●

For the following, see the operating instructions of the DVD burner:

•

Recommended discs and disc handling

•

Connections to DVD burners using the mini AB USB connection cable

•

Operation of the DVD burner itself

DVD-RAM New or previously used discs DVD-R, DVD-R DL New discs only DVD-RW CD-RW New or previously used discs CD-R New discs only

＊

New or previously used discs

Time required for copying (Reference)

(When a 4 GB motion picture has been copied to a disc using the VW-BN1 drive)

Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R

Copying time Approx. 40 to 90 min Approx. 30 to 60 min Approx. 15 to 60 min

The time taken to copy a disc differs depending on the number of scenes

●

recorded, the types of discs used, the number of discs needed for copying and the ambient temperature. Copying to DVD-R DL discs may take 1.5 to 2 times longer than for DVD-R

●

discs. In order for the copied data to be verified, the copying process may take

●

longer than the recording time. Wait until the data copied message appears.

Connecting this unit and a DVD burner

Connect the AC adaptor provided with the DVD burner to the DVD burner.

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position

other than [OFF].

Connect this unit and the DVD burner using the mini AB USB connection

cable.

Mini-A plug Mini-B plug

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Insert a disc into the DVD burner.

[DVD BURNER] display

Use the mini AB USB connection cable that comes with the DVD burner (sold

●

separately). Operation is not guaranteed with other cables. Connect the unit directory to the DVD burner without going through a USB

●

hub. Ensure without fail that only the AC adaptors designed solely to be used with

●

the unit and DVD burner are connected. Power cannot be supplied from the unit to the DVD burner using a USB connection. While powered by the battery, the unit and DVD burner cannot be connected for use. If the DVD burner is connected to this unit with a disc already inserted, the

●

message “CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.” may be displayed after “Please Wait.” is displayed for over a minute. When this happens, disconnect the Mini AB USB Connection Cable from the unit and remove the disc from the DVD burner to make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down. If “READING DISC...” is displayed on the screen for more than 2 minutes,

●

remove the disc from the DVD burner and make sure the disc is usable and was not inserted upside down.

Once connected, the [DVD BURNER] display

• appears on the LCD monitor of the unit. If it does not appear, reconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. First connect the DVD burner to the unit, and

• then insert the disc.

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With other

products

Using DVD burners

(sold separately) (cont.)

Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately).

With still pictures, all scenes are copied at once. With motion pictures, either all scenes can be copied or specific scenes or scenes on specific dates can be selected and copied.

Copying still pictures to discs

Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).

Select [PICTURE].

To cancel copying

Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.

After copying the still pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be

●

created.

Copying begins. Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.

Copying all motion pictures to discs

Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] → [DVD COPY] → [ALL SCENES] or [ADDED SCENES].

[ALL SCENES]: All the motion pictures are copied. [ADDED SCENES]: Motion pictures additionally recorded after copying using

Select [YES].

Hereafter, operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.

To cancel copying

Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.

[

] is displayed for the thumbnails of motion pictures which have already

●

been copied using [DVD COPY]. All motion pictures for which [ can be deleted together. (P.69) After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be

●

created.

[DVD COPY] (ones for which [ copied onto another disc.

The number of discs required for the copying is displayed. If two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages.

] is not indicated) are

] is indicated

Copying selected motion pictures to discs

Select [BURN DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65). Select [VIDEO] → [FAVOURITE SCENES] → [SELECT SCENES] or

[SELECT DATE].

SELECT SCENES SELECT DATE

Select thumbnails. Select a date.

Remaining disc space

Scene size

The selected thumbnail is enclosed in a red frame. The frame is released when the centre of the cursor button is pressed again.

Enter selections. Enter selections.

When [START] is selected, a confirmation message appears.

Copying begins.

Select [YES] and operate the unit as instructed by the displayed messages.

To cancel copying

Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.

Repeat step

●

scenes can be selected at a time when “SELECT SCENES” is selected and up to 50 days of motion pictures when “SELECT DATE” is selected. With [SELECT SCENES], the scenes are copied onto one disc. If the total size of the

●

motion picture exceeds the disc capacity, “Remaining disc space” appears in red, and the exceeded capacity is displayed. Select the scenes that will fit onto one disc. With [SELECT DATE], the number of discs required for copying is displayed.

●

If two or more discs are required, change over the discs as instructed by the displayed messages. After copying the motion pictures, another disc with the same pictures can be created.

●

to select multiple motion pictures. Up to 50 motion picture

The selected date is enclosed in a red frame. The frame is released when the centre of the cursor button is pressed again.

When pressed, a confirmation message appears.

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With other

products

Using DVD burners

(sold separately) (cont.)

Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied to discs using DVD burners (sold separately).

Copying using a DVD burner

After copying is complete but before erasing the data on the SD card, check

●

that the disc plays back and that data was copied correctly. (P.69) While copying is underway, do not turn off the unit or DVD burner or

●

disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable. Also, do not subject the unit or DVD burner to impact. While copying is underway, the disc cannot be removed.

●

Pictures are copied in the order in which they were recorded. Copying

●

sequence cannot be changed. Pictures from multiple SD cards cannot be copied onto the same disc.

●

Motion pictures and still pictures cannot be copied onto the same disc.

●

A maximum of 9,999 pictures can be copied onto a single disc.

●

If two or more discs are required for copying, the scenes which do not fit on

●

one of the discs will be copied onto the next disc. The recording date for scenes or files copied to a disc using the DVD burner

●

with this unit is the date that the scene or file was copied. This date may not be displayed properly depending on the software used. Motion pictures that are copied back to an SD card using the software

●

packaged with the unit cannot be copied to discs on a DVD burner. It may not be possible to copy data which has been recorded by another

●

unit. Such data may not be played back even if it is copied successfully. When still pictures have been copied onto an SD card using a computer, for

●

instance, whatever is not displayed by the unit cannot be copied onto a disc. Depending on the playback device, it may not be possible to play back discs

●

which have been created by connecting the DVD burner and the unit. When a disc that was created with this unit and the DVD burner is inserted

●

into the DVD recorder, a message may be displayed prompting you to format the disc. Do not format the disc because all data will be erased and cannot be recovered. Refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder for details.

Playing back discs

Select [PLAY DISC] on the [DVD BURNER] display (P.65).

Select a thumbnail and play back the picture.

To cancel

Press . The [DVD BURNER] display now returns.

When discs containing motion pictures and still pictures copied from other

●

devices are played back from the unit, only the motion pictures are played back. It may not be possible to play back the discs which have been recorded by other units.

For details, see the pages below:

Viewing motion pictures (P.52)

•

Viewing still pictures (P.55)

Exiting

Display the [DVD BURNER] display. (P.65)

Remove the disc from the DVD burner.

Disconnect the mini AB USB connection cable.

Deleting copied motion pictures

Motion pictures with a [ ] can be deleted all at once.

Set the unit’s mode dial to [ ].

Make menu selections. (P.20)

→[EDIT SCENE]→[DELETE] →[COPIED] →[YES]

End deleting.

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With a

computer

Software on the CD-ROM

With a

computer

End User License

Agreement

The supplied CD-ROM contains the software below: This CD-ROM can only be used on Windows computers.

Image management/DVD production software VideoCam Suite 2.0

This software allows motion pictures and still pictures to be acquired from this unit, edited and output. The acquired motion pictures and still pictures can also be attached to e-mail or edited and saved on DVD. For information about how to use VideoCam Suite, read the PDF operating instructions.

This unit does not have a card writing function. You cannot write data to the

●

SD card in this unit. We cannot guarantee proper operation of this unit if you use software other

●

than that supplied.

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the Software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer

Licensee may use the Software only on one computer, and may not use it on more than one computer.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Panasonic, or its distributors will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Indemnification

The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic or any of its distributors will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control

Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License

The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon termination hereof, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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With a

computer

Operating environment

Operating environment required for VideoCam Suite

PC IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with an Intel® Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher

OS Preinstalled

RAM 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Display High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended)

Hard disk Ultra DMA-33 or higher

Necessary software

Sound DirectSound

Drive CD-ROM drive (for installation)

Interface USB port (Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0))

Video cameras connected via USB

Content Content captured using Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with

Other requirements

●

Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

●

Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

●

This software is not compatible with Microsoft SE, Windows

CPU (including compatible CPU)

When using Playback function and the MPEG2 conversion function, Intel® Pentium® 4

(

1.8 GHz or higher is recommended.

Windows Vista® Home Basic or Service Pack 1

Microsoft

Windows Vista® Home Premium or Service Pack 1

Microsoft

Windows Vista® Ultimate or Service Pack 1

Microsoft

Windows Vista® Business or Service Pack 1

Microsoft

Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Microsoft

Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2/Service Pack 3

Microsoft

Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

Microsoft

Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more (1280 x 1024 pixels or more recommended) Video card complying with DirectX

DirectDraw PCI Express™ x 16 is recommended

450 MB or more free space for installing software

●

Windows Vista

Windows

●

overlay support

Recording to optical discs or SD cards requires twice the amount of free space as the size of the disc or SD card to be created. When automatically splitting data over multiple DVDs, 17 GB of free space are required. If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recording. Clear the check for [Compress this drive to save disk space] in [Properties] for the hard disk drive.

Installing the software on a computer that is not compatible with these versions DirectX PC is compatible, contact the manufacturer.

: Microsoft® DirectX® 10

(preinstalled in Windows Vista Microsoft

XP/2000: Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c

(preinstalled in Windows

may cause the computer to stop operating normally. If you are unsure if your

support

9.0c

DirectX® 10.1 (preinstalled in Windows Vista® SP1)

)

XP SP2)

(When writing to DVD, a compatible drive and media are necessary.)

Panasonic digital video cameras this software is provided with (SD card/Hard disk)

(SD card/Hard disk)

Mouse or equivalent pointing device, SD card reader/writer (required for reading and writing to SD cards; performing these operations with SD cards 4 GB or larger requires an SDHC-compatible SD card reader/writer), and an environment with Internet access (required for online functions “YouTube Uploader”)

Me, and Windows NT®.

Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98

A computer with the specifications below is required to use this software.

Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise, Windows® XP Media Center Edition,

●

Tablet PC Edition and not compatible with 64 bit operation systems.

●

When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.

●

)

Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed.

●

Operation on an OS other than the one pre-installed is not guaranteed.

●

This software does not support the multi-boot environments.

●

Windows Vista software. The software will not function with a Guest account. Windows uninstallation of the software requires an administrator account.) This software does not support the multi-monitor environments.

●

For fonts and screen settings, use the standard Windows

●

depending on the settings. This software cannot be used simultaneously with other time-shifting image editing software or video

●

capture products. Note that other software running background processes, timer recording in particular, may cause this software to malfunction.

●

This software operates only when the built-in clock on the PC is set to a value within the following range. From 0:00 on January 1, 1970, to 23:59 on December 31, 2037. If the built-in clock is set to a value outside this range, this software may not be activated or operated properly.

●

This software can only handle images recorded with this software or a Panasonic video camera that this software accompanied. Images created with other video cameras, DVD recorders, software and commercial DVD videos are not supported.

: Log on with an administrator account or a standard user account before using this

XP/2000: Log on with an administrator account before using this software. (Installation and

settings. Characters may not display properly

Operating environment for the card reader function (Mass storage)

Supported computers

OS Microsoft

CPU Windows 2000 / XP : Intel

RAM Windows 2000 / XP : 128 MB or more (256MB or more recommended)

Interface USB port

Other requirements

●

USB connection: Data can be written to a computer.

, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows Media®, DirectX®, DirectDraw® and DirectSound® are either

Microsoft

●

registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S.

IBM

●

and Pentium® and Celeron® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United

Intel

●

States and other countries. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are usually the registered trademarks or

●

trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

IBM PC/AT or compatible preinstalled with the OS below

Windows® 2000 Professional SP4

Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional

Microsoft

Windows® Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business

Microsoft

Windows Vista : Including compatible CPUs. Intel

Windows Vista Home Basic : 512 MB or more Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home Premium : 1 GB or more

Pentium® III 450 MHz or higher or Intel® Celeron® 400 MHz

or higher

recommended

Pentium® 4 1.6 GHz or higher

Mouse or equivalent pointing device

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With a

computer

Installing VideoCam Suite

VideoCam Suite only runs on Windows computers.

●

Install and uninstall the software with administrator authorization.

●

Before installing the software, check your operating environment (P.72) and

●

close any other software applications which are running. Do not perform other computer operations while installing the software.

●

Do not connect this unit to the computer until installation is complete.

●

Install VideoCam Suite only from the supplied CD-ROM.

●

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. The installation program begins automatically and the message appears on the screen.

Click [Next].

Select the folder where the application will be installed and click [Next].

Decide whether to create a shortcut.

Select the country or region where you live and click [Next].

Check the message prompting you to confirm

●

and click [YES]. If you cannot select your country or region, click

●

[PAL Area].

Click [Install] and follow the directions appearing on the screen to complete the installation.

If the installation is interrupted halfway through,

●

the software may not operate properly. If using Windows 2000, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

●

must be installed in order to operate VideoCam Suite 2.0. Depending on the operating environment, you may be required to install DirectX 9.0c. If so, follow the instruction on the screen and install it. If you install the software on a PC that is not compatible with DirectX 9.0c, the PC may not work properly. If you are unsure whether or not your PC is compatible, contact the PC manufacturer.

[Readme] is displayed when the installation is completed. Be sure to check the contents.

Click [Finish]. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” to automatically restart the computer and complete the installation. Eject the CD-ROM from the computer.

After the installation is finished, the icon [

If the Setup Menu does not start up automatically

Double-click the CD-ROM icon [ ] containing the CD-ROM drive in [Computer (My Computer)].

Uninstalling the software

For Windows Vista

● From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] →

●

[Programs] → [Uninstall a Program].

For Windows 2000 or XP

●

Click [Start] → ([Settings] →) [Add or Remove Programs (Applications)] in the [Control Panel].

Select [VideoCam Suite 2.0] and click [Uninstall (Remove)] or [Uninstall/Remove]. Continue to follow the on-screen messages to uninstall it. After uninstalling the software, restart the computer.

] is displayed in the task tray.

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With a

computer

Using VideoCam Suite

For a detailed explanation on how to use the software, see the VideoCam Suite operating instructions (PDF file).

Importing motion pictures and still pictures

When this unit is connected to the computer, VideoCam Suite starts up automatically.

●

To use the application with Windows Vista, log on with administrator authorization or via a standard user account. Guest accounts cannot be used. To use the application with Windows XP or 2000, log on with administrator authorization.

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position other than [OFF].

Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).

Insert the plugs as far as they will go.

Select [PC/RECORDER] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit. VideoCam Suite is automatically launched.

Editing motion pictures and still pictures

Double-click on the desktop to start the program.

Startup is also possible by selecting [Start]→[All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[VideoCam Suite].

First startup

A window is displayed containing the licence agreement. Read the

●

agreement carefully before continuing.

●

From the Start menu, select [All Programs]→[Panasonic]→ [VideoCam Suite 2.0]→[Read this before starting], and then read the supplemental explanations and new information.

Closing VideoCam Suite

Click or . The “Simple Menu” is closed.

Click or .

Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

●

(Operation is not guaranteed with any other USB cables.)

Do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the unit while the card

●

access lamp is lit.

The first time the unit is connected to the computer, the computer may have to

●

be restarted. To output motion pictures edited with VideoCam Suite to SD cards, use an

●

applicable SD card. (P.12)

●

When outputting a large number of scenes to an SD card, DVD-R/RW or DVD-RAM, it may take time to display thumbnails or to output.

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With a

computer

Uploading video clips to

YouTube

When VideoCam Suite is used, you can upload the video clips you have recorded in WEB mode to YouTube.

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position

other than [OFF].

Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied).

Select [WEB MODE] on the [SELECT USB FUNCTION] screen of the unit.

The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video clips

●

you have recorded in WEB mode are displayed as thumbnails.

Place check marks for the video clips

that are to be uploaded.

Input the titles and other information

of each video clip to be displayed on YouTube.

Enter your YouTube user name and

password.

Click [Upload].

A message prompting you to check the copyrights of the contents is

displayed. Check the contents, enter a check, and click [OK].

For further details on operation, refer to the operating instructions (PDF file)

●

for VideoCam Suite.

●

When uploading is completed, the “EXITED WEB MODE.” message appears on the LCD monitor screen of the unit.

You can also take the following steps to upload your video clips.

(Simplified uploading)

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to [ ].

Press .

The “PLEASE CONNECT USB CABLE.” message appears. Connect the

computer to the unit using the USB connecting cable (supplied with the unit).

The YouTube uploader on the computer screen starts up, and the video

●

clips you have recorded in WEB mode are displayed as thumbnails.

Concerning uploading to YouTube

Because YouTube™ services and specifications are subject to change,

●

operation of online services cannot be guaranteed in the future. Available services and screens are subject to change without notice. (These services are valid as of December 1, 2008.) Unless you are the copyright holder or you have obtained permission from

●

the copyright holder, do not upload videos protected under copyright.

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With a

computer

Using this unit as an

external drive (Mass storage)

This unit can be used as an external drive.

Connecting the unit to a computer

Use the AC adaptor to supply power to this unit and connected devices.

Connect the unit and AC adaptor (P.14) and set the mode dial to a position

other than [OFF].

Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)

Select [PC/RECORDER].

When this unit is connected to the computer, [CAM_SD] appears in [My

●

Computer].

●

The SD card appears as an external drive (E drive, etc.) in Windows Explorer.

●

While the computer is accessing the SD card of this unit, [ bottom right of the unit’s LCD monitor.

The SD card in the unit appears on the

• computer as an external drive.

] appears at the

Disconnecting the unit

Click the [ ] or [ ] icon on the task bar.

Click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.”

When the disconnection confirmation message appears, click [OK].

Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.

SD card folder structure

The content of the SD card in the unit can be checked from the computer. Motion pictures and still pictures recorded with the unit are saved in the folder tree below.

SD card with data recorded on this unit

Still pictures (Max. 999) taken in [

DPOF setting information on still pictures

Motion pictures (Max. 99) taken in [

Do not move, rename, delete, compress, format or perform other operations

●

to the motion pictures or folders using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder. Motion pictures will no longer play back. To edit motion pictures, use software capable of editing SD-Video files, such

●

as VideoCam Suite.

] mode

Data not supported by this unit cannot be played back on this unit even if

●

copied onto an SD card.

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With a

computer

Checking the connections

With a

computer

Connecting to a Macintosh

computer

Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)

Display the Device Manager.

For Windows 2000

● Click [Start] → [Settings] → [Control Panel] → [System] → [Hardware] tab → [Device Manager] button.

For Windows XP

●

Click [Start] → [Control Panel] → [Performance and Maintenance] → [System] → [Hardware] tab in the [System Properties] window → [Device Manager] button.

●

For Windows Vista From the Start menu, select [Control Panel] → [System and Maintenance] → [System] → [Device Manager] (from the [Task] window). If a confirmation window appears halfway through, click the [Continue] button.

When the driver is recognised

[USB Mass Storage Device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers]. (The display differs according to the type of computer.)

When the driver is not recognised

[!] or [Unknown device] appears in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] or [Other devices]. Try the following.

Method [1] : Turn off the unit and your computer once and turn on again to

•

Method [2] : Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it back into the

•

Method [3] : Connect the USB cable to another USB port on the computer.

•

If the driver cannot be recognised by any of the methods above, contact the

●

computer manufacturer.

reconnect.

unit.

Operating environment required for external drives

Operating environment for the card reader function (Mass storage)

Supported computers

OS Mac OS X v10.4, Mac OS X v10.5 CPU PowerPC G5 1.9 GHz or higher

Interface USB port

Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are

●

fulfilled, some personal computers cannot be used.

●

The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in the OS.

Macintosh

Core™ Duo, Intel® Core™ Solo

Intel

Connecting the unit to a computer

Connect this unit to a computer using the USB cable (supplied). (P.76)

An icon labeled [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] appears on the desktop.

Copying still pictures to computers

Double click the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon on the desktop.

The still pictures are in the [100CDPFP] folder inside the [DCIM] folder.

Drag and drop the still pictures to copy onto the computer.

Disconnecting the unit

Drag and drop the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] icon to the Trash.

Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the computer.

Apple, Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the

●

United States and/or other countries. PowerPC

●

Intel

●

United States and/or other countries. Other names of systems and products mentioned in these instructions are

●

usually the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers who developed the system or product concerned.

is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Core™ is registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the

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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.

Others

Menus

(For setting procedures, see P.20.)

Settings enclosed in

are active at the time of purchase.●

Recording menu

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. ＊1 not displayed in intelligent auto mode ＊2 displayed only in manual mode

Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/Notices Mode Page

BASIC

ADVANCED

SETUP

LANGUAGE

SCENE MODE Use settings tailored to specific scenes.

REC MODE Set the motion picture recording mode.

REC ASPECT Set aspect ratio for recording. 4:3 / 16:9

CLOCK SET Set the date/time. YES / NO

SET WORLD TIME Set the local date/time of travel destinations. YES / NO

D.ZOOM Use the digital zoom.

FACE FRAMING

WIND CUT Reduce the wind noise.

SIS Avoid jitter.

GUIDE LINES Check composition for tilting.

ZOOM MIC Apply zoom effect to sounds.

AUTO SLW SHTR Adjust shutter speed automatically.

SHTR EFFECT Cancel out shutter sound. OFF / ON

FADE COLOUR Change the fade colour. WHITE / BLACK

Detect faces automatically and make best adjustments.

Make basic settings. For details on the SETUP menu (P.86)

Select the menu and display language.

OFF / / / / / ＊2

/ /

OFF / 25x / 700x

OFF /

OFF / ON ＊1

OFF / ON

OFF / ON ＊1

(EG/EC)

(EP)

English / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español / Nederlands / Svenska / Polski / Česky / Türkçe

English / Deutsch / Français / Italiano / Español / Magyar /

Svenska / Polski / Česky / Türkçe

―

Playback menu

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Top menu Submenus Purpose Settings/Notices Mode Page

EDIT SCENE

PHOTO SETUP

SETUP

LANGUAGE

LOCK SET Prevent accidental deleting. YES / NO

DELETE Delete scenes. ALL / SELECT / COPIED / NO

LOCK SET Prevent accidental deleting. YES / NO

DPOF SET Write print information onto SD cards. CANCEL ALL / SET / NO

DELETE Delete scenes. ALL / SELECT / NO

SLIDE INTERVAL Set the interval for slide operation SHORT / NORMAL / LONG

Make basic settings. For details on the SETUP menu (P.86)

Same as [LANGUAGE] above.

56, 69

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Recording and playback functions can be used and basic settings made.

Others

Menus (cont.)

(For setting procedures, see P.20.)

Settings enclosed in

are active at the time of purchase.●

SETUP menu

Item Purpose Settings/Notices Mode Page

RESUME PLAY Continue playback from the point it was stopped.

DISPLAY

DATE/TIME Select the date and time display mode.

DATE FORMAT Select the date display format. Y/M/D / M/D/Y / D/M/Y

FORMAT CARD Format SD cards. YES / NO

QUICK START Start recording instantly. OFF / ON

ECONOMY

BEEP SOUND

POWER LCD Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

LCD SET Adjust brightness or colour density of the LCD monitor. YES / NO

TV ASPECT Display images at the aspect ratio of a connected TV. 4:3 / 16:9

EXT. DISPLAY Display information on a connected TV.

INITIAL SET

DEMO MODE

Display current information or settings on the LCD monitor.

Even when this item is set to [OFF], the operating status, date

• OFF / ON and world time will remain displayed.

Turn off the unit if the unit is not being operated. This function does not work in the following cases.

While using the AC adaptor

• While connected to a computer or printer via USB

•

Allow operations such as starting and ending recording to be signaled by a beep. When [ON] Beep: • When recording starts or the unit is turned on

• When a computer or printer is recognized Beep-Beep: • When recording stops or the unit is turned off Beep-Beep, Beep-Beep … (4 times consecutively):

• If an error that prevents recording occurs, etc. Check

Return all settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] to their defaults at the time of purchase.

Display an introduction to the unit (demonstration mode). The demonstration stops when any operation except pressing the [iA] or [MANUAL AF/MF] button is performed, but it will resume if no operations are performed for approx. 10 or more minutes.

the message (P.90) that appears on the LCD monitor.

OFF / ON

OFF / D/T / DATE

OFF / 5 MINUTES : The unit turns off if the unit is not operated

OFF /

AUTO / / / /

[ ] is automatically selected when the AC adaptor is

• used. [AUTO] is not displayed with the mode dial set to [

• [

], or in manual mode, where [ ] is the default.

OFF / When the unit has been turned on with the mode dial set to [

] or [ ], [ON] is set automatically.

YES / NO

OFF : [OFF] is normally set. ON : When the AC adaptor is connected without an SD

for about 5 minutes. To resume the unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position.

] or

card having been inserted, the demonstration starts, and it stops when an SD card is inserted.

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Others

LCD monitor displays

When recording

Motion picture recording display

/ / / /

/ /

Intelligent auto mode (P.32) Auto mode (P.26)/

Manual mode (P.44)

Scene mode (P.45) (Red) Recording/Writing to SD card (Green) Recording pause No SD card is inserted/unusable card Elapsed recording time (P.26) Recording mode (P.27)

WEB mode (P.34)

Remaining time for recording (P.26)

Manual focus (P.44)

/ /

White balance (P.46)

Shutter speed (P.48) F number (P.49)

Gain value (P.49)

Still picture recording display

/ / / /

Power LCD (P.23) Remaining battery power (P.16) Zoom microphone (P.31)

Aspect ratio (P.26) Image stabilizer (P.31) Backlight compensation

(P.38)

Zoom magnification indication (P.30)

PRE-REC function (P.40) Light (P.35)

Face detection function (P.42) Soft skin mode (P.39)

Wind noise reduction (P.51) Fade colour (P.37)

Colour night view (P.39)

World time (P.50)

Date (P.22) Time (P.22)

Number of recording pixels

Remaining number of still pictures (P.28)

Self-timer (P.38)

During playback

Motion picture playback display

Still picture playback display

Operating status (P.52)

Playback Fast forward

Fast rewind

Scene shift

/ Frame-by-frame playback

Pause Jump to end of last scene/

start of first scene Slow motion playback

Playback time

Scene number (P.52)

Play mode

All scenes on the media displayed (P.53) Scenes recorded on the selected date displayed (P.53)

Volume adjustment (P.52)

Number of recording pixels (640 x 480) Size is not displayed if still pictures recorded on other devices that have different picture sizes from the size shown above.

DPOF already set (P.59)

Locked (P.58)

Scene number (P.55)

Still picture folder/file number

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Others

Messages

This section explains the main messages appearing on the LCD monitor and how to deal with them.

Message What to check

CANNOT RECORD.

Writing on the SD card failed.

Neither motion pictures nor still pictures are recorded on the SD card.

NO DATA.

Data is recorded on the SD card, but if this message appears, the card may be unstable. Turn the unit off and turn back on.

THIS CARD CANNOT RECORD IN VIDEO MODE.

CHECK CARD.

CARD LOCKED.

CARD FULL.

SCENE NUMBER IS FULL.

An 8 MB or 16 MB SD card cannot be used in video recording mode.

The SD card is not supported or cannot be recognised by the unit.

The SD card is write-protected. (P.13)

The SD card cannot be recorded on because it is full or the numbers of scenes or numbers of scenes for the date has reached the maximum. Either delete

CANNOT RECORD. THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM IS FULL.

CARD DOOR OPENED.

unnecessary scenes or insert a new card. (P.56)

Close the card/battery door.

Use a Panasonic SD card or other SD card

●

applicable for motion picture recording. (P.12) If this message appears when an applicable

ERROR OCCURRED. RECORDING IS STOPPED.

●

card is used, it is recommended to format the card. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Therefore, save data on a computer or other device before formatting the card.

EXIT THE MENU THEN CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE.

Functions that cannot be used simultaneously were selected. (P.97)

CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE.

Message What to check

PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR

ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE.

CANNOT OPERATE WHILE USB CONNECTED.

CARD ERROR HAS OCCURRED. TO REPAIR THE CARD, PLEASE CONNECT AC ADAPTOR OR CHANGE BATTERY.

You tried connecting the unit to a computer without connecting the AC adaptor.

The unit detected an error. Eject the SD card and turn off the unit and turn back on.

The unit is not properly connected to a computer or printer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.

The unit cannot be turned off while it is connected to a computer.

The data on the SD card contains errors. To repair the data, either use a battery of sufficient life or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the error, it may take time to repair the data.

The data has been repaired.

Depending on the situation, the data may not be

●

NOW REPAIRING DATA. DO NOT REMOVE CARD.

completely repaired. If the unit is turned off without repairing data, data can

●

be repaired the next time that the unit is turned on. If repairing fails, the data cannot be played back.

●

Format the SD card with this unit. Do not repair SD cards recorded on other devices

●

on this unit.

CANNOT CHECK CONNECTED DEVICE. DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE FROM THIS UNIT.

CONDITION TOO DARK, OR OPEN LENS COVER.

A device that cannot be used with this unit is connected to the unit.

Before recording, open the lens cover.

●

This message may appear if you try to record in an

●

extremely dark place After the unit is turned on, the message is displayed

●

when the initial recording mode is established, but it is not displayed when manual recording is performed.

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Others

Troubleshooting

Problem What to check

The unit does not turn on. The status indicator is flashing while using the battery.

The unit turns off on its own.

The unit turns off as soon as it is turned on.

The battery runs down quickly.

The battery is swollen.

Is the battery sufficiently charged?

To conserve the battery, the unit automatically turns off if the unit has not been in use for about 5 minutes. To resume unit use, set the mode dial to [OFF] and then the desired mode position. When [ECONOMY] is set to [OFF], the unit does not turn off automatically. (P.86)

Is the battery run down? Charge the battery if the remaining battery life indication is flashing or the [LOW BATTERY.] message appears on the LCD monitor. (P.16)

Is the battery sufficiently charged?

●

Is the unit being used in low temperatures?

●

The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, battery availability shortens. Is the battery at the end of its service-life?

●

If the battery lasts only a short while when fully charged, it has reached the end of its service-life.

The lithium ion battery used with this unit may swell if charged/discharged often, but this is no risk to safety.

Problem What to check

The display changes suddenly.

Indications (remaining pictures, elapsed time, etc.) do not appear on the LCD monitor.

Pictures cannot be recorded even though the SD card is properly inserted.

Motion picture recording stops on its own.

The unit does not focus automatically.

If the demo (camera introduction) video starts, set [DEMO MODE] to [OFF]. (P.86)

When [DISPLAY] of the [SETUP] menu is set to [OFF], indications other than warnings and the date do not appear.

Is the SD card write-protected? (P.13)

●

Is the SD card full? Either delete unnecessary

●

scenes or insert a new card. (P.56) Is the unit in a recording mode?

●

Is the card/battery door open?

●

Are you using an applicable SD card? (P.12)

●

Even with applicable SD cards, recording may stop

●

when using an SD card on which data has been written many times. Copy the data to a computer, then format the SD card on this unit. (Formatting deletes all data on the SD card.)

Is the unit set to manual focus? Press the [iA] button

●

to set auto focus. Are you recording a scene that is hard to focus

●

automatically? Focus the subject manually. (P.44)

Audio is not output. Is the volume set low? (P.52)

The sound of the motor is being recorded.

This is an operating sound of the unit; there is nothing wrong with the unit.

The unit cannot be operated though it is turned on. The unit does not operate normally.

Is the LCD monitor open?

●

Check that the card access lamp is out, then eject

●

the SD card, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor, wait about 1 minute, then reinsert the battery or reconnect the AC adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn the unit off and turn back on. (Performing the above operation while the SD card is being accessed can damage data.)

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Others

Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem What to check

Images do not appear on TV or appear stretched in the vertical direction.

Data cannot be deleted.

Images on the SD card do not look normal.

The SD card cannot be used even after formatting with this unit.

The unit does not recognise the SD card when inserted.

The indication disappears, the display does not work or cannot be operated.

Does the input mode on the TV match the connected

●

terminals? Set input to the connected terminals as explained in the TV’s operating instructions. Set [TV ASPECT] to match the connected TV. (P.60)

●

Is the scene locked?

●

Unlock the scene. (P.58) Scenes whose thumbnails have a

●

deleted. If the data is unnecessary, format the SD card (P.58). Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Is the SD card write-protected? (P.13)

●

The scene may be damaged. Scenes can be damaged by static electricity and electromagnetic waves. Save important data on a computer, etc.

This unit or the SD card may be broken. Consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit. For SD cards applicable with this unit (P.12)

Was the SD card formatted on the computer? Format SD cards with the unit. Formatting deletes all data on the SD card. Data cannot be restored afterwards. (P.58)

Is the unit connected to a computer?

●

When connected to a computer, the unit cannot be operated from the unit itself. Turn the unit off. If the unit does not turn off, eject

●

the SD card, remove and then reinsert the battery (disconnect and reconnect the AC adaptor), and turn back on. If the unit still does not work right, disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit.

cannot be

Problem What to check

The SD card is not recognised when inserted into other devices.

The computer does not recognise the unit even when connected with USB cable.

After disconnecting the USB cable, an error message appears on the computer.

[ERROR OCCURRED. PLEASE TURN UNIT OFF, THEN TURN ON AGAIN.] appears on the LCD monitor.

The PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions does not open.

Check the supported SD cards in the device’s operating instructions.

While the menu appears on the LCD monitor, the

●

USB function screen does not appear even if the USB cable is connected. Close the menu, then connect the USB cable. Is the AC adaptor connected?

●

If the computer has multiple USB terminals, try using

●

another terminal. Check the operating environment. (P.72)

●

Disconnect the USB cable, turn the unit off and turn

●

back on, then reconnect the cable.

●

For Windows To safely disconnect the USB cable, click the (

) icons in the task tray, and do as instructed by

or displayed messages. For Macintosh

●

Drag the unit icon to the Trash, then disconnect the USB cable.

The unit detected an error. To protect data, eject the

●

SD card and set the mode dial to [OFF]. The unit turns off about 1 minute later. If the same message is displayed repeatedly after

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turning the unit back on, the unit needs servicing. Disconnect the power supply and consult the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself.

Is Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader 7.0 or later installed on the computer? Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader

7.0 or later is required to view the PDF file of the VideoCam Suite operating instructions.

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Troubleshooting (cont.)

Problem What to check

[DISC IS UNUSABLE. CHECK DISC.] appears on the LCD

A disc which cannot be used or a disc which cannot be written on has been inserted into the DVD burner. Use a new disc.

monitor.

Problem What to check

Because of specifications, this unit has functions that cannot be used simultaneously.

Examples:

Function Condition

Digital zoom

Fade

Colour night view

Backlight compensation

A function cannot be used or selected.

Soft skin mode (Set and cancel)

Help mode Face detection While using Colour night view●

Image stabilizer

Scene mode

Change of white balance mode

Adjustment of shutter speed/iris or gain

Guide lines

When [INITIAL SET] is executed from the SETUP menu, all the settings except for [LANGUAGE] and [CLOCK SET] will be restored to the defaults established at the time of purchase, and it will then become possible to select functions. (P.86)

When in still picture recording

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mode

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When in still picture recording mode While the PRE-REC function

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is being set

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When in still picture recording mode

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During recording (Cannot set nor cancel) While the PRE-REC function

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is being set (Cannot set nor cancel)

While setting iris or gain

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While using Colour night view

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During recording

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While the PRE-REC function is being set

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When in still picture recording mode While using Colour night view

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When in auto recording mode

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While using Colour night view

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When using digital zoom

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While using Colour night view

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When using scene mode

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While using Colour night view

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When in intelligent auto mode

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While the face detection function is being set

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Cautions for use

When using the unit

Keep the SD Video Camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic

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equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

If you use the SD Video Camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and

• sound on the SD Video Camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation. Do not use the SD Video Camera near cell phones because doing so may

• result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound. Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong

• magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors. Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may

• adversely affect the SD Video Camera, disturbing the pictures and sound. If the SD Video Camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment

• and stops functioning properly, turn the SD Video Camera off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the SD Video Camera on.

Do not use the SD Video Camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage

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lines.

If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded

• pictures and sound may be adversely affected.

Use the cord or cable supplied with the unit or other devices. Do not extend

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the cords and the cables. Do not expose the unit to insecticide or volatile substances, or allow prolonged

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contact with rubber or vinyl products. (This can cause deformation and peeling.) Do not drop or impact the unit.

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Strong impacts may damage the outer casing, causing it to malfunction.

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Do not use the unit for business purposes such as surveillance.

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This unit is not of professional grade, and can build up heat internally over

• extended use, resulting in problems.

Before long periods of disuse:

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Wipe away moisture and dirt with a soft dry cloth, dry naturally and store with

• desiccant (silica gel).

SD cards

The memory capacity indicated on the SD card label is the maximum capacity

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for copyright protection and management, which is ordinarily used by the unit, computers, etc. MiniSD cards require a purpose-specific adaptor. Do not insert just the miniSD

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card or just the adaptor. Also, do not insert and remove a miniSD card while keeping the adaptor inserted into the unit. (This can cause damage.)

Battery

The rechargeable lithium ion battery used with this unit is readily affected by

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temperature and humidity. In cold places, the full battery indication may not appear and a low battery warning may appear approx. 5 minutes after starting use. In high temperatures, a protective function may be triggered, preventing use. After use, always remove and store the battery.

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If left inside the unit, the battery may over-discharge because of small

• amounts of current flow, ultimately damaging the battery. Place the battery in a plastic bag so as to prevent metal from contacting

• terminals and store in a cool (15 - 25 ˚C) dry (40 - 60 % RH) place subject to minimal temperature changes. Storing the battery in extreme cold or high heat may shorten the battery’s

• service-life. Moreover, places that are hot, humid or oily can rust terminals and cause damage to the battery. During long-term storage, charge the battery once a year, then use it until

• depleted and store it again. Clean battery terminals of adhering dust, etc.

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Prepare a spare battery when going out.

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Prepare 3 - 4x more battery power than you plan to use. In cold places such

• as ski resorts, recording time becomes shorter. Do not forget the AC adaptor when traveling so that you can recharge

• batteries.

Do not use batteries if damaged or deformed (especially terminals) from

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dropping, etc.

This can cause damage to the unit.

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Do not throw batteries into fire.

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The battery may burst if heated or thrown into fire.

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If the battery does not last long immediately after charging, it has reached the

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end of its service-life. Purchase a new battery.

Notice about the rechargeable battery

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The battery is designated recyclable.

• Please follow your local recycling regulations.

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AC adaptor

Use the supplied AC adaptor.

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If the battery itself is too hot or too cold, it may take time to charge or it may

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not charge at all. Keep the AC adaptor at least 1 m away from the radio. (Interference may

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affect the radio.) During use, the AC adaptor may make noises internally, however, this is

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normal.

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After use, unplug the AC adaptor from its AC outlet. (Leaving it connected consumes 0.3 W [max.] of power.)

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Keep the terminals of the AC adaptor clean.

Keep the AC adaptor near both the AC outlet and the AC plug.

LCD monitor

If the LCD monitor fogs up or becomes dirty, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth.

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When the unit is extremely cold, the LCD monitor may be slightly dark

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immediately after turning the unit on; however, the normal brightness is restored when internal temperature rises.

The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology, however black spots may appear in displays or stuck lighting (red, blue or green) may occur. There is nothing wrong with the monitor. The LCD monitor pixels are controlled to a 99.99 % degree of accuracy; however, dead or stuck pixels may occur in the remaining 0.01 %. These pixel defects are not recorded in SD card images, therefore do not worry.

Condensation

If condensation adheres to the unit, the lens may fog and the unit and SD card

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may not function properly. Avoid sharp changes in temperature and humidity. Condensation may adhere in the following cases:

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After summer rain showers or in humid places where the air is thick with

• steam When heaters are turned on in cold rooms

• When moving from cold places to warm places

• When the unit is directly exposed to cold drafts (i.e., air-conditioners, etc.)

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In the event of differences in temperature or humidity, place the unit in a

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plastic bag, remove as much air as possible, seal and let it sit for about 1 hour to adjust to the ambient temperature.

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If the lens fogs up, remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor, open the card/battery door and let it sit for about 1 hour to adjust to the ambient temperature.

Cleaning

Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adaptor.

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Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol, etc. (These substances can cause

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deformation and peeling.) Wipe off fingerprints and dust with a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, soak a

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cloth in water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the dirty surfaces. Then wipe the surfaces with a dry cloth. Use chemically treated tissues in accordance with warnings and indications.

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Specifications

SD Video Camera : Information for your safety

Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor), DC 3.6 V (When using

Power consumption: Recording: 2.9 W, Charging: 4.5 W

Signal system EIA Standard: 625 lines, 50 fields PAL colour signal

Image sensor

Lens

Zoom 10x optical zoom, 25/700x digital zoom

Monitor 2.7˝ wide LCD monitor (approx. 123 K pixels)

Microphone Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker 1 round speaker

White balance adjustment Auto tracking white balance system

Standard illumination 1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination

Video output level 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω Audio output level 316 mV, 600 Ω

USB

Dimensions

(excluding the projecting parts)

Mass (Weight)

Mass (Weight) in operation

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Operating humidity 10 % to 80 %

Battery operation time Refer to page 16.

battery)

1/6˝ CCD image sensor Total: 800 K Effective pixels:

Moving picture: 400 K (4:3), 350 K (16:9) Still picture: 410 K (4:3)

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.4 Focal length: 2.3 mm to 23.0 mm Macro (Full range AF)

Approx. 6 lx (Low light mode, 1/25) [Approx. 2 lx with the Colour night view function]

Card reader function (No copyright protection support) Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type miniAB, PictBridge-compliant

43 mm (W) x 59 mm (H) x 102 mm (D)

Approx. 165 g without an SD card and supplied battery

Approx. 187 g with an SD card and supplied battery

Motion pictures

SD Memory Card: 256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB

Recording media

Picture size 704 x 576

Recordable time Refer to page 27.

Compression MPEG2 (SD-Video standard compliant)

Recording mode and transfer rate

Audio compression MPEG1 Audio Layer2 compliant (2 ch)

Maximum number of recordable scenes

Still pictures

Recording media

Number of recordable pictures Refer to page 29.

Compression

Picture size 640 x 480 (4:3)

(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

XP: 10 Mbps (VBR), SP: 5 Mbps (VBR), LP: 2.5 Mbps (VBR)

99 scenes x 99 folders

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Scenes recorded on different dates are stored in different folders even if each folder has less than 99 scenes.

SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/ 512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB/6 GB/8 GB/12 GB/16 GB/32 GB (FAT32 format corresponding)

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

AC adaptor : Information for your safety

Power source: AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 12 W

DC output: DC 5.0 V, 1.6 A

Dimensions 76 mm (W) x 22 mm (H) x 46 mm (D)

Mass (Weight) Approx. 100 g

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Panasonic SDR-S15 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Information for your safety

PRECAUTIONS

Contents

Accessories

Using the hand strap (supplied)

Using the LCD monitor

Optional accessories

How to use the lens cover open lever

Applicable SD cards (sold separately)

Setup

Charging

Remaining battery capacity indication

Charging time and recordable time

Quick starts

changing the display language

Setting the date and time and adjusting the LCD monitor

Setting the date and time

Adjusting the LCD monitor

Recording

Before recording

Basic stance

Recording mode and recording times

Number of recordable pictures

Zoom/avoid jitter/maintain picture brightness in dark locations

Enlarging (zoom)

Avoid jitter (image stabilizer function)

Maintain brightness in dark locations (auto slow shutter)

Intelligent auto mode

Recording in WEB mode/ using the video light

Recording for posting videos on YouTube (WEB mode)

Brightening up dark scenes for recording

Other recording options

Fade-in/Fade-out

Backlight compensation function

Self-timer

Soft skin mode

Colour night view function

PRE-REC function

Self-portrait recording function

Face detection function

Adjusting focus manually (manual focus adjustment)

Using situation-specific settings (scene mode)

Achieve natural colours (white balance)

Adjusting shutter speed (shutter speed)

Adjusting brightness (iris/gain)

Useful functions

View slants and composition (guide lines)

Avoid wind noise (wind noise reduction function)

Playback

Viewing motion pictures

Displaying thumbnails by date

Viewing still pictures

Fast forward/rewind playback

Slow-motion playback

Frame-by-frame playback

Resuming the previous playback

Editing

Deleting one picture at a time

Deleting all pictures

Selecting and deleting multiple pictures

Formatting cards

Playback on TV

Copying pictures using the AV cable (supplied)

Copying (dubbing) pictures using DVD recorders with SD card slot

Connecting this unit and a DVD burner

Copying still pictures to discs

Copying all motion pictures to discs

Copying selected motion pictures to discs

Playing back discs

Exiting

Deleting copied motion pictures

Software on the CD-ROM

End User License Agreement

Operating environment

Installing VideoCam Suite

Using VideoCam Suite